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A Ponzi scheme is an infamous fraudulent investment plan that promises parties financial gain after a large investment. While the original Ponzi scheme started differently, it ended up having to pay early investors using new clients' investments. It eventually fell...
If you are facing prosecution due to eyewitness evidence, one thing to know about is inattentional blindness. Understanding it could throw enough doubt on an eyewitness version of events for a court to lack the certainty it needs to convict you. It means not seeing...
People who have watched true crime shows have probably seen people being read their Miranda rights. These are very important that include two basic parts. The first is that they have a right to remain silent. The second is that they have the right to an attorney. ...
In many cases where someone is accused of a sex crime, it’s really just a question of consent. Neither party denies that a sexual encounter occurred between the two of them. It’s just that one person claims that they had consent and that it was a mutual act, while the...
Many people start drinking at an early age, usually with a parent or guardian’s permission, but some may drink without other people knowing. Drinking excessively at an early age can seriously affect a child's growth and performance. Drinking may impair a child during...
You may have been charged with a violent crime and there are eyewitnesses coming forward against you and willing to testify in court. As a result, you feel there’s nothing you can do but accept the charges and pay fines or go to jail for your actions. You shouldn’t...
Taking any property that does not belong to you is always addressed seriously in Virginia. As shoplifting is a form of theft (or larceny), the consequences could be severe upon a conviction. Those who believe that shoplifting does not lead to harsh penalties often let...
There are not many things as scary as being arrested and charged with a crime. Subject to the crime in question, the court may release you on bail while awaiting your trial. Bail allows you to stay at home and carry on with your life while your case is being...
You may have recently been out drinking and gone over your limit, which led you into a situation you may never have expected. The actions you may have taken led to an assault and battery acquisition. But what led you to be accused of both assault and battery? Here’s...
The law is in a constant state of flux. Not only do legislators at both the state and federal levels constantly create new laws or update existing ones, but the courts have to hear legal arguments that can change precedence and interpretation of the law. Those facing...